If you're Elon Musk, you can make your own rules.

Just a few short days ago Elon Musk made a bold move to reopen his Tesla factory in spite of mandatory closure orders.

In a shocking move, he declared his awareness of the legal repercussions involved in this decision, by stating that he would himself be standing on the production line and he conveyed his wishes, stating;" if anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me."

Today it has become clear that he waged a war, and won. Musk used his influence, threw his weight around... and his plant remains open. News just leaked that Tesla and Public Health have "reached a deal."

His Refusal To Comply

Elon Musk, Tesla
Via Twitter

If you're Elon Musk, you're apparently permitted to make your own rules, and force huge change simply by taking a stand and challenging authority.

There couldn't be a more clear example than today's announcement that Tesla and Public Health have suddenly reached a new deal. A mere 2 days after Musk refused to comply with the forced closure of his plant, and risked arrest to make his point... it seems his wishes have been honoured.

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The About-Turn

Tesla, Elon Musk
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In just two short days, Tesla has gone from being shut down by officials as a response to the ongoing pandemic, to suddenly being in compliance and having the exceptional ability to remain open during these precarious times.

Musk's initial posts of defiance and blatant disregard did not demonstrate his willingness or ability to make any official changes with the day to day operations of his plant.

There were no discussions or offers to create a safer workplace environment for his employees. So just how did the Public Health statement suddenly approve of the reopening of the plant?

Public Health Makes Allowances

Elon Musk, Tesla
Via CNBC

An announcement revealed in a prominent Toronto based news channel sites the new deal as involving "further safety precautions" but no official details have been released to demonstrate what those changes and new measures will involve.

CP24 reported on the update but the critical details surrounding the implemented adjustments within the factory and on the assembly line remain unclear.

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Elon Wins, All The Time

Elon Musk, Tesla
Via DigitalTrends

Elon Musk has just sent the world a message about who he is, and how easily he can exude his power and authority to his benefit. In a world so focused on working together to overcome adversity, it seems Musk remains defiant, and triumphant.

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